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NV06 UPB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,210 mi
Last recorded127,210 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 UPB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,210 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,108 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 112,106 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wings corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,565 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 67,602 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

front imbalance on limit, advise full brake strip and grease up

oil leak turbo area

oil low

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,152 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 47,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,167 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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NV06 UPB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV06 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV06 UPB registered?

NV06 UPB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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